A new statewide rule announced Tuesday requires bar and restaurant customers to wear a mask when interacting with staff. Governor J.B. Prtzker says with COVID-19 numbers increasing, the new requirement is meant to protect workers and help slow the spread…
A chance to help out the Aledo American Legion this week. A fundraiser is scheduled for Falleran’s Post 121 Friday at the Veteran’s Memorial in New Boston says Jay Doherty. Again, the fundraising event is from 4 to 7…
Service is a hallmark of the Illinois 4-H program. The Illinois 4-H Foundation annually honors longtime volunteers and former staff members for their selfless dedication to 4-H, the University of Illinois Extension youth development program. In 2020, 87 individuals received…
The Mercer County Health Department has received a grant in response to the ongoing pandemic. The health department’s Jen Hamerlinck says the health department is also expanding its physical space. The Mercer County Mental Health Action Program was…
The Illinois High School Association (IHSA) Board of Directors met virtually for their regularly scheduled board meeting on Monday, August 24, 2020, where the Board approved a plan to conduct modified postseason state series tournaments in boys and girls golf,…
The Mercer County Health Department announcing seven additional residents from Mercer County have tested positive for COVID-19 (coronavirus) bringing the total to 90. The latest cases involve: Female in her 40’s 2 Males in their 90’s Female in her…
Not playing high school football in the fall, but playing in the spring? We asked Rockridge junior quarterback Brayden Deem about that this week. High school football practice is scheduled to begin on Feb. 15 in Illinois with the…
An Aledo City Council member brought up the idea of a splash pad at a recent meeting. Alderman Dennis Dixon says it is something the town could use. Mayor Chris Hagloch says the item is worthy of discussion. This…
The summer of cancellations continues. Two events slated for this weekend were cancelled earlier this summer, including Aledo Antique Days says Aledo Main Street’s Dana Murphy. Next year’s Antique Days & Car Show is set for August 21st, 2021. Also…
Country music songstress and Aledo native Suzy Bogguss has released Live at Caffe Milano, the rare and only live album she ever recorded, on all digital streaming platforms. The recording was captured during a performance at the storied Nashville club…
